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FP04 JFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,038 mi
Last recorded229,038 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 JFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 229,038 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 229,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 227,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under body corrosi9on. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 227,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under body corrosi9on. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 225,536 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body age related corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 223,447 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 223,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 213,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 213,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 199,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 199,076 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,400 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both wipers ends split

o/s/r tyre worn on edges to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,400 miles

both wipers ends split

o/s/r tyre worn on edges to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,734 miles

advise on near side rear tyre has cracks and low on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on near side rear tyre has cracks and low on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,448 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FP04 JFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP04 JFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP04 JFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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